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Augustus F. (Augustus Foster) Rose
1873–1946
A skilled metalsmith, teacher, and writer, he helped make jewelry and metalworking techniques more accessible to students and craft workers. His books blend hands-on instruction with a clear love of design and workmanship.
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Copper Work: A Text Book for Teachers and Students in the Manual Arts
by Augustus F. (Augustus Foster) Rose
About the author
Born in Hebron, Nova Scotia, in 1873, he moved to Boston with his family in 1887 and later graduated from the Massachusetts School of Art in 1896. He became closely connected with the Rhode Island School of Design and taught metalworking and design, building a reputation as both an artist and an educator.
Rose is best remembered for practical, well-illustrated books such as Copper Work and Jewelry Making and Design, written to help teachers, students, and makers learn the craft. His work focused on manual arts and jewelry, and he is also associated with the Metal Crafts Supply Company of Providence.
He died in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1946. Today, his papers are preserved by the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art, and his books remain of interest to readers who enjoy traditional craft, design history, and early studio jewelry instruction.